Notebook m15 black w7 hp

Multi Book M15User Manual

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Contents

Table of Contents

1. IntroductionAbout This User’s Manual ��6

Notes For This Manual �� 6

2. Knowing the PartsTop Side��10Front Side ��12Rear Side��12Right Side ��14Left Side ��15

3. Getting StartedPower System ��18

Using AC Power �� 18Using Battery Power �� 19Powering ON the Notebook PC �� 20Checking Battery Power �� 21Charging the Battery Pack �� 21Power Options �� 22Power Management Modes �� 23Sleep and Hibernate �� 23Thermal Power Control �� 23

Special Keyboard Functions ��24Colored Hot Keys �� 24Microsoft Windows Keys �� 26Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad �� 26Keyboard as Cursors �� 26Status Indicators �� 27

4. Using the Notebook PCPointing Device��30

Using the Touchpad �� 30

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Multi-touch gesture usage �� 31Caring for the Touchpad �� 32Automatic Touchpad Disabling �� 32Flash Memory Card Reader �� 33Optical Drive �� 34Hard Disk Drive �� 36Memory (RAM)�� 37

Connections��38Network Connection �� 38Modem Connection �� 39Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) �� 40Windows Wireless Network Connection �� 41Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) �� 42

Table of Contents (Cont.)

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1. Introduction

About This User’s ManualNotes For This ManualSafety Precautions

NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself.

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1 Introducing the Notebook PC

About This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides informa-tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals:

1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.

2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.

3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC.

4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components.

5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information.

Notes For This ManualA few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below:

NOTE: Tips and information for special situations.

TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks.

IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, com-ponents, or persons.

WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation.

Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < > or [ ] and the enclosed letters.

< >[ ]

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Introducing the Notebook PC 1Safety PrecautionsThe following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.

IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before clean-ing. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.

DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm.

DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en-vironments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak.

SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F)

Battery safety warning:DO NOT throw the battery in fire.DO NOT short circuit the contacts.DO NOT disassemble the battery.

DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields.

DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.

DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC.

DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC.

DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any ma-terials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag.

INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating.

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2. Knowing the Parts

Basic sides of the Notebook PC


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Top SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.

NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory.

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Power Switch (details later in this document)

Display Panel

Touchpad and Buttons

Camera

Keyboard

Microphone (Built-in)

Wireless Switch

Power Indicator (details later in this document)

Battery Charge Indicator (details later in this document)

Status Indicators (top)

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Rear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.

LAN Port

Front SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.

Audio Speakers (Left and Right)

Modem Port (on selected models)

IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC.

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Power (DC) InputCAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.

USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models)

Display (Monitor) Output

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Kensington® Lock Port

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Right SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.

Microphone Input Jack

USB Port (2.0/1.1) (on selected models)

Headphone Output Jack

Flash Memory Reader

Status Indicators (side)

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Knowing the Parts 2Left SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.

Optical Drive

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3. Getting Started

Using AC PowerUsing Battery PowerPowering ON the Notebook PCChecking Battery Power Powering OptionsPower Management ModesSpecial Keyboard FunctionsSwitches and Status Indicators


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IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servic-ing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.

NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC.

WARNING! THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY.

Power System

Using AC PowerThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup-port different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country.

TIP: You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country.

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IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.

IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC.

To install the battery pack: To remove the battery pack:

WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center.

Using Battery PowerThe Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer.

Installing and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack.

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IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss.

IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turn-ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display.

WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi-als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag.

Powering ON the Notebook PCThe Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.

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NOTE: You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR).

WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack).

Note: Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system.

Checking Battery PowerThe battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.

Left-click the battery icon

Cursor over the battery icon without power adapter�

Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter�

Right-click the battery icon

WARNING! Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future.

NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high.

Charging the Battery PackBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. It takes a few hours to fully charge the bat-tery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged.

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IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.

Power OptionsThe power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna-tion modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.”

For other options, such as “Switch User, Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down,” click the arrowhead next to the lock icon.

Restarting or RebootingAfter making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, choose Restart.

Emergency ShutdownIn case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, hold the power button over 4 seconds to shutdown your Notebook PC.

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Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU).

• The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit.

• The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit.

• The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit.

Sleep and HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows > Control Panel > Power Options. In System Settings, you can define “Sleep/Hibernate” or “Shut Down” for closing the display panel or pressing the power button. “Sleep” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your work, your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left. “Shut Down” will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved.

Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN needs to remain powered. “Hibernate” saves more power compared to “Sleep”. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. Recover by pressing the power button. (NOTE: The power indicator will be OFF in this mode.)

Sleep is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option. You can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode. Recover by pressing any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will blink in this mode.)

Power Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand.

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Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command.

NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.

“Zz” Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).

Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Blu-etooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth.

LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC’s LCD display and an external moni-tor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) IMPORTANT: Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC.

LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. This also stretches your screen area (on certain models) to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.

Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness

Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness

“e” Icon (F4): Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running.

Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running.

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Getting Started 3Colored Hot Keys (cont.)

Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)

Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS)

Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS)

Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation.

Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.

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NOTE: The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here.

Microsoft Windows KeysThere are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below.

The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Win-dows desktop.

The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object.

Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing [Fn][Ins/Num LK], the number lock LED lights up. If an external keyboard is connected, pressing the [Ins/Num LK] on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the [Fn][Ins/Num LK] keys on the Notebook PC.

Keyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications.

With Number Lock OFF, press [Fn] and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right.

With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Shift][8] for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right.

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Getting Started 3Status Indicators

Capital Lock IndicatorIndicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c).

Drive Activity IndicatorIndicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time.

Scroll Lock IndicatorIndicates that scroll lock [Scr Lk] is activated when lit. Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required, such as for playing games.

Number Lock IndicatorIndicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input.

Wireless IndicatorThis is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.)

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Power IndicatorThe power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note-book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.

Top side

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Status Indicators (cont.)

Power IndicatorThe power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note-book PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Sleep) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.

Battery Charge IndicatorThe battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: ON: The Notebook PC’s battery is charging when AC power is connected. OFF: The Notebook PC’s battery is charged or completely drained. Blinking: Battery power is less than 10% and the AC power is not connected.

Right side

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4. Using the Notebook PC

Pointing DeviceStorage Devices Flash memory card reader Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory (RAM)Connections Network connection Modem connection Wireless LAN connection (on selected models) Bluetooth wireless connection (on selected models)

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IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch-pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad’s surface.

Pointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad point-ing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice� The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided� A device driver is still required for working with some application software�

Using the TouchpadLight pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad� Be-cause the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad’s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse� The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad�

Moving The CursorPlace your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor�

Slide finger forward

Slide finger left

Slide finger backward

Slide finger right

Cursor Movement

Right Click

Left Click

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Using the Notebook PC 4Multi-touch gesture usage Multi-touch recognizes multiple simultaneous touch points to allow advanced software actions using just two fi ngers.

Chiral ScrollingTouch the vertical scroll zone as shown and then slide your fi nger CW or CCW to scroll continuously. Convenient for scrolling a long document�

Chiral RotateTouch the left vertical zone as shown and then slide your fi nger CW or CCW for rotating an item, such as a photo�

Two Fingers FlickSlide two fi ngers up/down/left/or right for enhanced navigation, such as browsing back on the web�

Two Fingers Pinch ZoomSlide two fi ngers outwards to zoom in. Slide two fi ngers inwards to zoom out. Convenient for viewing photos�

Momentum MotionFlick one fi nger for delivering smooth and fast cursor motion, like that of a trackball� Convenient for moving a window onto a secondary monitor�

For detail gesture usage, please refer to the video demonstration in “Mouse Properties”-- “Device Set-tings”�

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NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure.

Caring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions.

• Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.• Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet.• Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.• Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.

Automatic Touchpad DisablingWindows can automatically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at-tached. This feature is normally OFF, to turn ON this feature, select the option in Windows Control Panel > Mouse Properties > Device Settings.

Select this option to enable this feature�

Find Mouse properties in the “Control Panel”�

Models with Synaptics touchpad�

Models with ALPS touchpad�

Select this option to enable this feature�

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IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, format-ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur.

Flash Memory Card ReaderNormally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high-bandwidth PCI bus.

IMPORTANT! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning.

Flash Memory Card Examples

WARNING! To prevent data loss, use “Windows Safely Remove Hard-ware” on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card.

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Optical DriveInserting an optical disc

1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject out partially.

2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive’s tray.

3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc’s center until the disc snaps onto the hub. The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted.

4. Slowly push the drive’s tray back in. The drive will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc. When the drive stops, the disc is ready to be used.

NOTE: It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read.

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Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub�

The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the opti-cal drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work� Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject�

Actual location will vary by model�

Optical Drive (Cont.)Emergency ejectRemoving an optical disc

WARNING! If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed. Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage.

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Hard Disk DriveHard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC.

IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.

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Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card:

(This is only an example�) (This is only an example�)

Memory (RAM)Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.

This is only an example�

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Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.

Network ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required.

1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models.

Connections

Network Hub or Switch

Network cable with RJ-45 connectors

LAN connector is the larger of the two�

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CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. (see Glossary for more information)

NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection.

Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem:

Modem ConnectionNOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as an expansion card.

The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends� Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings)� Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use�

WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!

Telephone Wall Jack

Telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors

Telephone connection is optional

Telephone connector is the smaller of the two.

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These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network�

Desktop PC

PDA

Notebook PC

Access Point

Desktop PC

PDA

Notebook PC

Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies. The optional built-in wire-less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards.

The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point.

To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, the optional built-in wireless LAN comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features.

Ad-hoc modeThe Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment.(All devices must install optional 802�11 wireless LAN adapters�)

Infrastructure modeThe Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre-ated by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to commu-nicate with each other or with a wired network.(All devices must install optional 802�11 wireless LAN adapters�)

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Using the Notebook PC 4Windows Wireless Network ConnectionConnecting to a network

3� Right click on the network icon and select Connect to a network�

2� You should see the “Not Connected” network icon�

4� Select “Show Wireless” if you have many networks in your area�

5� Select the wireless network you want to con-nect to�

6� When connecting, you may have to enter a password�

7� After connection has been established, “Con-nected” will be shown�

1� Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3)�

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Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models)Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs.

Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth.

Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth UtilityThis process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices.

2� Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar men�

2b� Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows Control Panel�

1� Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3)�

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